•
Carefully rotate the sprocket by hand to change the
rollercase height. Be sure to leave the other sprockets
untouched. Do not rotate sprocket more than one or two
teeth. Movement of one sprocket tooth relative to the
chain moves the rollercase approximately 0.006".
•
Retighten chain by securing idler bracket in position.
Tighten socket head bolts securely.
•
Set planer back on its base.
•
Make a test cut to verify adjustment.
Figure 23 - Adjust Rollercase
Level to Base.
Check and Lube Chain
BRUSH
INSPECTION
AND
REPLACEMENT
WARNING:
Turn planer off and disconnect from power source.
Brush life depends on amount of load on motor. Regularly
inspect brushes after 100 hours of use. To inspect brushes:
•
Remove the return rollers. Remove three (3) screws and lift
the rollercase cover up from the rollercase (see Figure 24).
Figure 24 - Remove Rollercase Cover
(Return rollers have been removed.)
•
Loosen brush cap and carefully remove brush from motor.
Be careful of springs (see Figure 25).
NOTE: Brushes are located on both front and rear of
planer motor.
•
Replace brushes if spring is damaged.
•
Replace brushes if carbon is worn to _/4"length.
•
After inspection replace brush and cap.
Figure 25 - Inspecting
Motor Brushes
REPLACING
DRIVE
BELTS
WARNING:
Turn planer off and disconnect from power source.
Inadequate tension will cause drive belts to slip from the
pulleys. Loose belts must be replaced. To replace drive belts:
°
Remove the plug, bolt and handle assembly. Remove the
four (4) screws from the display cover. Loosen the bolt and
remove sensor from its bracket. Place display cover back
on top of the cap. See Figure 26.
' Cover
Remove
Handle
Assembly
Figure 26 - Remove Handle and Display Cover
Remove return rollers. Pry roller supports up and out of
cap. Remove set screw from each column beneath cap
(see Figure 27).
Cap
Figure 27 - Loosen Cap
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